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Barrel

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-223611

Description

Large wooden barrel with wooden bands around top and bottom. Open bottom. Attached label notes delivery to Mr. S.W. Phillips from the S.S. Pierce Co.

Details

Descriptive Terms

barrels (containers)
wood (plant material)
Barrel

Inscription

"100 LBS / SWANSDOWN / ENRICHED" (stamped)

Associated Building

Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

Attic #170
EF M15

Maker

S.S. Pierce Co.

Dimensions

23 (H), 15 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation

Accession Number

2006.44.1595

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